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Celestino Piatti
Vintage Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier Boxing poster: Celestino Piatti 'The Fight'

1971

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'The Fight' by Celestino Piatti The 30 x 45 inch poster was created by Swiss artist Celestino Piatti in 1971 to advertise the exclusive viewing in Harlem of the first Ali/Frazier fight on March 8, 1971 at Madison Square Garden. It features a glove with eyes at the centre and globe in a mouth. Offset lithograph, 1971 Measures: 30 x 45 inches Minor signs of handling; otherwise very good condition for its age First printing, 1971. Celestino Piatti (1922-2007) Piatti was a Swiss graphic artist, painter and designer. In 1961 Piatti became the designer for the newly founded DTV Munich, designing almost all of DTV's publications, a total of more than 6,300 titles. In addition to posters and books, his works also included stamps for the Swiss post office, lithographs, woodcuts and linocuts, stained glass, murals and other paintings, ceramics and sculptures. A motif that runs through his entire work, is the owl, as a messenger of good luck or misfortune, or as a symbol of wisdom. Related categories Boxing. Muhammad Ali. Sports. Milton Glaser. African American.
  • Creator:
    Celestino Piatti (1922 - 2007)
  • Creation Year:
    1971
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 45 in (114.3 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    NEW YORK, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU354313621802
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